Executive Summary
- Suspect Arrested: Nikia Evans, 21, was arrested Saturday morning by Omaha Police.
- Serious Charges: Evans faces charges of second-degree murder and use of a weapon to commit a felony.
- Victim Identified: Authorities identified the deceased victim as 19-year-old Ramarionna Devers.
- Incident Details: The fatal event occurred near 65th Street and Ames Avenue on Friday evening.
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha police have arrested a 21-year-old suspect on murder charges following an investigation into a fatal incident initially reported as a pedestrian crash in North Omaha. According to the Omaha Police Department (OPD), officers took Nikia Evans into custody Saturday morning in connection with the death of a 19-year-old woman.
Law enforcement officials stated that officers responded to the scene near 65th Street and Ames Avenue shortly after 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Upon arrival, first responders located the victim, identified as 19-year-old Ramarionna Devers. Medics with the Omaha Fire Department pronounced Devers deceased at the scene.
While the incident was initially described in the context of a crash, subsequent investigations led to significant criminal charges. OPD reported that Evans has been booked on charges of second-degree murder and use of a weapon to commit a felony. Police have not immediately released further details regarding the specific circumstances leading to the collision or the relationship between the suspect and the victim.
Investigative Outlook
The escalation of charges from a vehicular incident to second-degree murder indicates that investigators have uncovered evidence suggesting intent or malice, distinguishing this case from a standard traffic accident. As the investigation remains active, authorities are urging anyone with information to contact Omaha Crime Stoppers. It is important to note that all individuals, including Nikia Evans, are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
